Nancy’s Story

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Nancy Kimmel latest news updates and prayers. Nancy was first admitted to Memorial Herman HVI 412 on September 21, 2011 and diagnosed with Amyloidosis AL. .Amyloidosis (am-uh-loi-DO-sis) is a disease that occurs when substances called amyloid proteins build up in your organs. Amyloid is an abnormal protein usually produced by cells in your bone marrow that can be deposited in any tissue or organ.Primary amyloidosis. This most common form of amyloidosis can affect many areas, including your heart, kidneys, liver, spleen, nerves, intestines, skin, tongue and blood vessels. Primary amyloidosis isn't associated with other diseases — except for multiple myeloma, a form of bone marrow cancer. Her intestines, kidneys, pancreas and heart were effected. Her heart was most damaged and she recieved a heart transplant at Houston Methodist Hospital on May 1, 2012. She has received treatments in the past for the Amyloidosis and currently she is in remission praise God! She has had no rejections with her heart nor has the Amyloidosis infected it as of today, April 28, 2019. She spent about 15 months in Houston Methodist Hospital till she was cleared to go home. God has worked many miracles with her and has amazed her medical staff over and over again. She is truly a miracle. It has now been 7 years since the transplant and we are so grateful. God willing, there will be many more years to come. 

Newest Update

February 23, 2024

Journal entry by Mike Kimmel —

Greetings everyone. Thankfully there has been no news to post for a long time. However, recently Nancy's hemotologist said that since her amyloidosis has been in remission for over 10 years it is likely it will remain in remission. Hopefully so.

Nancy and I have a relative and family who need our prayers. He is having medical issues. Please pray, according to God's will, for a speedy recovery and peace for the whole family as they lovingly support him. Thanks so much. God's blessings on your day.

Nancy and Mike 

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